Peer Advisors are a valuable supplement to COE Advising, offering student-to-student support within the Engineering Student Success Center. They share their own experiences, answer questions, and help guide peers through academic and campus resources. Meet our current Peer Advisors below to learn about their majors, interests, and the unique perspectives they bring to the advising team.
Aryan Vijayvargiya
Major: Aerospace Engineering
About Me: My name is Aryan, and I am a second-year Aerospace Engineering student. I am passionate about aviation with a strong focus on aerodynamics and propulsion systems in commercial aircraft. With aspirations to innovate and contribute to the future of sustainable aviation, I am driven by a vision of developing a new tomorrow. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing ping pong and traveling, exploring new places.
Briana Castellon
Major: Mechanical Engineering
About Me: My name is Briana, and I am a first-generation mechanical engineering student from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹State University, Long Beach, with a strong interest in the manufacturing industry/ biomedical industry. Outside of school I love to thrift, upcycle, craft, and try new hobbies.
Edgar Restor
Major: Computer Engineering
About Me: My name is Edgar, and I am a second-year Computer Engineering student. My passion mainly revolves around computer architecture, although I would love to learn more about hardware security. Outside of school and work, I love spending time with family, working on new projects to strengthen my skills, and listening to music.
Jose Avila
Major: Aerospace Engineering
About Me: Hello, my name is Jose and I’m a fourth-year student majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a focus in Astronautics. After graduation, I plan on pursuing a career in the aerospace industry, working as a Systems or Quality engineer. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, going to the rec, and swimming!
Larissa Garcia
Major: Pre-Biomedical Engineering
About Me: My name is Larissa, and I am a first-generation second-year Biomedical Engineering student. I plan on pursuing a career in neuroprosthetics, where I can contribute to developing technologies that improve the overall quality of life. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball, staying active through fitness, and playing instruments.
Lesly Castellanos
Major: Computer Science
About Me: Hello, my name is Lesly and I’m a fourth-year majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Cybersecurity. After graduation, I plan on working in IT and later in the cybersecurity field. Outside of academics, I love family time and making a mess in the kitchen!
Stephanie Corona
Major: Biomedical Engineering
About Me: My name is Stephanie, and I'm a third-year Biomedical Engineering Student. I'm passionate about using engineering to make healthcare more accessible in low-income communities. With strong interests in robotics, prosthetics, and medical devices, I'm excited to explore how technology can impact patient care as I plan on pursuing medical school in the future. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and discovering new matcha spots.
